About The Woolf Collective
An Art Club whose name is influenced by Virginia Woolf’s 1929 essay ‘A Room of One’s Own’ Arguing that women need financial independence and a space of their own to achieve full creative potential.
A club, created by three brands with a shared goal to empower through art.
In collaboration with:
Beth Greeancre
Beth Greenacre brings over 20 years of experience as a trusted curator, advisor, and consultant. She collaborates with private clients, family offices, and corporate collections to create art that holds personal, cultural, and market significance.
After graduating from The Courtauld Institute of Art, Beth curated the David Bowie collection, focusing on key British artists of the 20th century. She co-curated exhibitions with Bowie and oversaw the 2016 Sotheby’s sale of selected works.
From 2000 to 2017, Beth directed Bowieart, an online platform supporting emerging artists, and co-directed ROKEBY Gallery in London. She is curator of The AllBright, Chair of the Courtauld Alumni Board, an Advisory Board member of She CURAtes: The Residency, and part of the Executive Committee of The Association of Women in the Arts. Beth also contributes to fundraising efforts for NewContemporaries and The Whitechapel’s Art Icon 2025 Committee.
Her recent projects include LIVING MEMORY (2023), featuring Louise Bourgeois, Nicolas Godin, and Gideon Rubin, and I’ll Be Your Mirror (2023), part of Vortic Curated in partnership with The Courtauld. Both exhibitions were featured by The Times and ArtNet during Frieze Week.
Beth guides the club along their art journey.
Bonhams
Bonhams is a privately owned international auction house and one of the world’s oldest and largest auctioneers of fine art and antiques. It was formed by the merger in November 2001 of Bonhams & Brooks and Phillips Son & Neale. This brought together two of the four surviving Georgian auction houses in London, Bonhams having been founded in 1793, and Phillips in 1796 by Harry Phillips, formerly a senior clerk to James Christie.
Today, the amalgamated business handles art and antiques auctions. Bonhams operates two salerooms in London—the former Phillips saleroom at 101 New Bond Street, and the old Bonham’s saleroom at the Montpelier Galleries in Montpelier Street, Knightsbridge—with a saleroom in Edinburgh. Sales are also held around the world in New York, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, Paris, Boston, San Francisco, and Sydney. Bonhams holds more than 450 sales a year in more than 60 collecting areas, including Asian art, pictures, cars and jewellery. Bonhams has more than 1,000 staff with some of the world’s leading specialists in their fields.
Bonhams is the host of the ‘Woolf Collective’ events.
Upcoming Event
An Introduction to Investing in Art
Date: Tuesday, 21st January
Location: Bonhams Auction House
Join us for an exclusive evening exploring the world of art investment.
Highlights include:
💫 Drinks and canapés to enjoy throughout the evening.
💫 Open Forum Discussion featuring Frankie, Beth Greenacre, and Bonhams experts focused on investing in Art.
💫 Private Viewing of Two Exhibitions:
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- The Lee x LEE Exhibition — Lee Miller’s iconic war photographs paired with scenes from the 2024 feature film, curated by Ami Bouhassane and Kate Solomon.
- Ralph & Russo Haute Couture Archive — Over 100 dazzling gowns, as seen on A-listers like Kylie Jenner, Angelina Jolie, and Penelope Cruz.
Do you want to attend?
FAQ’s
How can I attend?
As part of the Frankie’s Membership offering we host a number of exclusive events. Due to the limited spaces available for this event we are are only offering spaces to members or FSWM clients. If you would like to join please check out our membership offering and enquire now. We would love to have you as part of our community!
Who is the club for?
This event is ideal for art enthusiasts, collectors, professionals, and anyone interested in learning about art investment or seeking financial empowerment through creative avenues.
Is the club still suitable for beginners in Art?
Yes! The open forum discussion will provide valuable insights for attendees at all levels, from beginners to experienced investors. There is of course no requirement to invest in any art however we would hope that this would be your end goal.
What is the dress code?
Smart casual or business attire is recommended to align with the sophisticated nature of the evening.
Will their be networking opportunities?
Yes, the event provides ample opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, art and finance professionals, and experts from Bonhams, Beth Greenacre, and Frankie Smith Wealth Management.
I’m Frankie
“Frankie’s was born from a passion of empowering people to connect, collaborate and engage with finance” – Frankie Smith, Founder
Meet Frankie Smith, a certified Financial Planner and founder. Frankie founded Frankie’s in 2023 with the aim to disrupt the current financial planning model, and a mission to give individuals the confidence to take control of their finances.
Frankie has a wealth of experience advising clients on their financial planning strategy, but Frankie’s is much more than that. Its a community where professionals and founders can thrive, connect and work towards a a financially free future, whatever that might look like for them.
Frankie also enjoys educating about alternative investments hence the collaboration with Beth Greenacre and Bonhams in the creation of the ‘Woolf Collective’.